7305 Bearing — Brand Comparison
Verified equivalents across SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, and Timken for the 7305 open angular contact ball bearing (25×62×17mm).
Equivalent Part Numbers
| Brand | Part Number | Bore | OD | Width | Cr (kN) | C₀r (kN) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 7305 BEP | 25 | 62 | 17 | 24.4 | 14.1 | |
| FAG | 7305-B-TVP | 25 | 62 | 17 | 24.4 | 14.1 | |
| NSK | 7305A | 25 | 62 | 17 | 24.4 | 14.1 | |
| NTN | 7305 | 25 | 62 | 17 | 24.4 | 14.1 | |
| Timken | 7305 | 25 | 62 | 17 | 24.4 | 14.1 |
Verification
Why the Part Numbers Look Different
Each manufacturer uses a different suffix system for the same physical bearing. Here's how the 7305 suffixes map across brands:
| Feature | SKF | FAG | NSK | NTN | Timken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber sealed | 7305 BE-2RZP | 7305-B-2RS-TVP | 7305A-2RS | 7305-2RS | 7305-2RS |
| Open | 7305 BEP | 7305-B-TVP | 7305A | 7305 | 7305 |
Common Applications
- Gearboxes
- Automotive wheel hubs
- Electric motors
- Industrial pumps
- Heavy machinery
- Compressors
- Printing presses
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace a 7305 with a different brand?
Yes. For standard angular contact ball bearings in the 7300 series, all five major brands (SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, Timken) produce dimensionally identical bearings. Match the bore diameter, outer diameter, width, seal type, and internal clearance to confirm compatibility.
What's the cheapest equivalent of the 7305?
Prices vary by brand and supplier. Check the comparison table above for current Partmatch prices across all five brands.
How do I know which suffix means “sealed” for each brand?
SKF uses “2RS1”, FAG uses “2RSR”, NSK uses “DDU”, NTN uses “LLU”, and Timken uses “2RS”. See the suffix decoder table above for all variants.